Dimapur, Oct 22 (MExN): The Ministry of Information and Publicity, NSCN (IM) today alleged that the Indian government was abetting divisive elements by providing assistance to the NSCN (K) faction.
A press release issued by theMIP, NSCN (IM) alleged that in the recent days, the Khaplang cadres ‘in the guise and uniform of the IRB’ had been frisking the vehicles plying on NH39 near Chumukidema for almost twelve hours, ‘causing threat and harassment upon the travellers to unleash their vile anti Naga intent’. The release alleged that the Khaplang cadres ‘retreated behind the shelter of the Nagaland state police camp at Chumukedima’. The NSCN (IM) questioned the sincerity of the Indian government who are allegedly providing assistance to the Khaplang faction ‘to carry out their atrocious and anti-social activities’ with the aim of dividing the Nagas and vitiating the atmosphere and of trust and hope. The release stated that the peace talks remains questionable as the alleged assistance to rival factions nurtures negative elements which gives rise to fratricidal killings.
The NSCN (IM) stated that such alleged nexus between the Khaplang faction and the GOI compels the NSCN (IM) to doubt the sincerity of the Indian government in finding an honourable settlement to the protracted Indo-Naga problem. It questioned why the government is extending the alleged logistical support to the Khaplang faction and the NNC ‘to kill and divide the Naga people’ at this crucial juncture of the peace talks.
The release also state that India which claims to be the largest democratic in the world and which is known for Mahatma Gandhi and his nonviolence movements and which opposes human rights violation and terrorism, does not show the same noble ideals while dealing with the Naga political problem. The NSCN (IM) also said that it would be a mockery on the part of India as the largest democratic country in the world if it continues to play the same double standard game of speaking for peace on one hand in the international arena and engage in diabolic and bloody divisive policies on the other hand in Nagaland.
The release stated that the NSCN (IM) remains sincere and committed in their efforts to find peaceful settlement to the Indo-Naga problem by reciprocating to all issues with due consideration and respect, whereas India was committed to the peace talks only in letters and not in spirit. They further cautioned the GOI that if such casual attitude continues then the hard earned peace talks would prove futile and would be costly for both the two parties and said that the ball was in the Indian court. The release however, reminded that the NSCN/GPRN would, in case of any eventuality that may dawn, withstand and defend the Nagas until the Nagas aspiration to have the right to determine their future is achieved.
